Saturday, May 30, 2015

Why do we love our pets so much?

My dogs and me

 It is unclear just how far back pet-keeping goes. We know that, thousands of years ago, our ancestors likely kept some wolves around. They may have captured them young, domesticated them and found that they were useful for hunting. Gradually they became tamer companions and evolved into dogs. This could have been as early as 27,000 years ago according to a study published in May 2015.
 Ever since, humans have had dogs around, and keeping a pet has become a common part of many cultures. continue

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